St.Malo Triathlon

Hi.  As an ex Manitoban I was curious about your post.  I'm not even certain where St. Malo is except I think it is up towards Lundar(?).

Anyways, I went to "races" on this site and searched Manitoba Triathlons and I found a race report for St. Malo Multisport from 2007.  It doesn't give a lot of info but it appears that it was a sprint so I wouldn't think you need to worry too much.

In my Sprints I learned to wear tri-shorts and a tri-top under my wetsuit, no socks in my bike shoes but I can't yet go sockless in my runners but I did get some fast tie shoelaces that knocked a good minute off of my timer to put on the runners.  I also rolled my socks up so I just had to roll them onto my feet.

Have fun and write a race report after you finish next June.  I hope I'll see it.

Finally something relevant that I feel like I can contribute to!

I've raced in the St. Malo Triathlon for two years. It's a relatively flat course all around but most races in Manitoba are! The water temp is generally in the 'wetsuits optional' range. The bike is open which can leave you at the mercy of the wind that day. The run is sheltered and through the park. Most information will be posted on the Triathlon Manitoba website (www.triathlon.mb.ca) when ever it becomes available. There are time limits for the swim portion and I believe the bike as well.

As for dress code, it's nothing out of the ordinary. The rules should also be found on Triathlon Manitoba's website. I knew someone last year who did the oly in a swimsuit and she threw on a pair of shorts for the run.

Training programs that offer just the duration of the workout are generally the more basic options. When I first started getting into triathlon I followed a BT training program with just minutes on it. I then searched out specific training workouts for the time allotted. I was able to complete three olympic distance triathlons, a half marathon and a sprint triathlon in my first season. I have so far progressed to a more formatted training program but the programs with just minutes will get you where you want to go, if you are willing to stick to them. At least in my opinion and personal experience.

I hope this helps!